Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 678 / 961
¿Cuál es la principal causa de los choques por alcance?
What is the main cause of rear-end collisions?
- AVelocidades muy bajas.Very low speeds.
- BNo mantener la distancia de seguridad con el vehículo que va delante.Not keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
- CVelocidades superiores a 100 km/h.Speeds over 100 km/h.
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Correct answer
- BNo mantener la distancia de seguridad con el vehículo que va delante.Not keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
Explanation
Most rear-end collisions happen because a safe distance is not kept. Article 54.1 of the General Traffic Regulations requires you to leave a clear space behind the vehicle in front that allows you to stop, if it brakes sharply, without hitting it.
The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 54.1
deberá dejar entre ambos un espacio libre que le permita detenerse, en caso de frenado brusco, sin colisionar con élRead the full rule
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